The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer on the International Space Station’s starboard truss structure

iss075e0068625 (Aug. 25, 2026) --- The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), a cosmic particle detector, is pictured on the International Space Station’s starboard truss structure. The AMS uses the microgravity environment to advance knowledge of the universe, potentially leading to a better understanding of its origin by searching for antimatter, dark matter, and measuring cosmic rays.